reviewArchives of Disease in ChildhoodJan 21, 2005BRONZE OA

The effect of ADHD on the life of an individual, their family, and community from preschool to adult life

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Abstract

Introduction The forearm is the most common fracture location in children, with an increasing incidence. Displaced forearm shaft fractures have traditionally been treated with closed reduction and cast immobilisation. Diaphyseal fractures in children have poor remodelling capacity. Malunion can cause permanent cosmetic and functional disability. Internal fixation with flexible intramedullary nails has gained increasing popularity, without evidence of a better outcome compared with closed reduction and cast immobilisation. Method and analysis This is a multicentre, randomised superiority trial comparing closed reduction and cast immobilisation to flexible intramedullary nails in children aged 7–12 years with…

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Intramedullary rod
  • Malunion
  • Forearm
  • Range of motion
  • Dash
  • Elbow
  • Internal fixation
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • No poverty
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